HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Sierra County Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sierra County Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,463
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sierra County Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health, reported several employees were the subjects of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,463 individuals. The PHI involved included names, email information, phone numbers, tax identification numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers; license or government identification numbers, health insurance information, medications, and financial ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sierra County Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,463 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Sierra County Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Sierra County Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health.